Second time working with Visaplace, and was successful again with a visa application for parents (2 out of 2). Worked with Felicita and Mansi, strong guidance, very detailed approach to putting together a very thorough and comprehensive application. Good feedback and support throughout the full process. Highly recommend Visaplace!
High IQ Test score may be required for Immigration to Canada! Only smart people need apply.
It was just announced new criteria for qualifying under Skilled Worker category may be significantly modified to include IQ scoring. According to the proposal, applicants must take an IQ Test and score at least 120 in order to be considered candidates for Canadian Permanent Residence. “Canada has made it a priority to attract the best […]
New proposal for Spousal Sponsorships for Canada
Sponsored spouses must be in relationships for two years After months of consultations with the public across Canada on preventing marriage fraud for immigration purposes, the federal government has put forth a new proposal for spousal sponsorship applications: those coming to Canada to be with someone already in Canada would have to be in a […]
US Waiver for Entry to the USA approved
Dear Michael Niren, I would like to take this opportunity, to say thank you to Niren & Associates and the whole team that aided in the development and progress of my US waiver, Advanced permission to enter the USA and my I-192 application. Mr. Niren I found your service, your associates, and your staff to […]
New cap on Canada work permits for temporary foreign workers comes into effect on April 1
Some temporary foreign workers’ time in Canada limited New changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program are designed to protect temporary foreign workers but will also limit their time in Canada: temporary foreign workers who have worked in Canada for four years will not be allowed to work in Canada until another four-year period has […]
Crooked Immigration Consultants: A priority for CIC
CIC Warns against unethical Immigration Consultants Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is on the case of warning the public against unscrupulous immigration consultants. Their website features a section that warns intending immigrants to Canada about fraudsters. They have launched an aggressive campaign warning against consultants promising 100% guarantees, fast tracking of cases, inside connections with […]
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We have now been blogging for over for two years! Time really flies in the world of immigration and visas. And we are grateful to our readership which is growing by leaps and bounds. For those of you coming to our posts day after day, a big “Thank you” ! We appreciate your loyalty and […]
Nannies working in the US? J-1 Au Pair Program for US Caregivers
We have written extensively about the Canadian Live in Caregiver program for “nannies” wishing to work in Canada and eventually to apply for Canadian Permanent Residence. Below is some information about what the US has to offer for nannies, more frequently, called Au Pairs. J-1 Visa Au Pair The J-1 Au Pair is a U.S. […]
How Can I Renew My Expired Canadian PR Card?
Every Canada Permanent Resident Card has an expiration date and when your permanent resident card is about to expire you will have to submit an application to renew it. Sometimes many people wait too long to renew their PR card and they’re left not knowing what to do. If you are in Canada and you don’t […]
United States working to make US Business Visa process faster
US Business Visa ideas included Skype, eliminating paperwork United States business leaders have expressed concern over how long US Business Visas are delayed as well as the number of restrictions they face when issuing them. At the President’s Export Council this past weekend, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke about the US Government’s testing other […]
How can Americans enter Canada with a criminal record?
United States citizens travel to Canada often and for a number of reasons – whether it’s for a ski trip to Mont Tremblant in Quebec, a fishing trip in the Ontario Muskokas, visiting Canadian relatives or to attend one of our many great annual festivals such as the Calgary Stampede, the Ottawa Tulip Festival or […]
New United States Visa Act introduced to Congress
Senators introduce new United States Visa Act to Congress The Act, called the StartUp Visa Act of 2011, provides a two-year United States Visa to entrepreneurs who find a United States investor to invest in their startup business if passed. “Every job-creating American business started as an idea in the mind of an entrepreneur. We […]
“Group of 5” Sponsorship Application for Canada
Hi Mary and Subuhi, Thank you so much for all your hard work and your professional service you provided for my sister Saliha’s Group Sponsorship Case. I reviewed the application and I am very satisfied with your service and I think you guys are excellent. I would not be able to handle this type application all by myself. […]
Fewer foreign skilled worker immigrants bad for the Canadian construction industry
Canadian Construction Association comments on reduction of foreign skilled workers in 2011 In February, a Vancouver-area immigration lawyer used Canada’s Freedom of Information Act to obtain documents that showed Citizenship and Immigration Canada was planning on reducing the number of Federal Skilled Workers by 20% – from 70,000 to 55,900 in 2011. The president of […]
Canadian Criminal Rehabiliation Application Approved
Hi Shabnam, I just want to thank you for the excellent job you did in getting a positive decision on my Criminal Rehabilitation Application It is a big relief to have that is resolved. In all I am very glad that I went with Niren and Assocaites. Throughout the process the information I have received and the professionalism has been excellent. You […]
Canadian immigration paperwork mistake results in deportation from Canada
Mis-dated immigration form leads to deportation from Canada A man from the United States who is married to a Canadian Citizen was deported from Canada last week because of what may be a clerical error. We have blogged here about a similar issue in the past where mistakes lead to deportation. The issue date for […]